Mechatronics Powertrain Intern: Vehicle Systems & Testing

Daimler Truck; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Transportation stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America offers a summer internship with the DTSV Mechatronics Engineering Powertrain Integration team in Gaffney, SC. Interns gain hands-on experience supporting electrical and software systems for commercial vehicles, collaborating on controller development, software testing, wiring diagram updates, and feature validation.

You will work with industry-standard tools to explore the intersection of electrical engineering, software, and vehicle integration, with potential path

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program or higher from an accredited college/university or recently graduated within 1 year (May/June).
• Pursuing Electrical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage Engine Controller parameters with feature owners.
• Update and maintain vehicle wiring diagrams for powertrain interface.
• Develop and maintain test cases to evaluate software releases.
• Use CANalyzer, DiagnosticLink, VEPS and related tools.
• Read wiring diagrams and schematics to create inputs/outputs.
• Meet with feature owners to understand requirements for feature vehicle testing.
• Support inclusive workplace culture and teamwork.

Skills

Vehicle networks CAN & AutomotiveEther

Vehicle diagnostic protocols

Software Development/Testing

Vehicle mechanics basics

Mechatronics interest

Electrical/electronic hardware

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Creative mindset

Teamwork

Adaptability to change

Passion for automotive/trucking

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering (Bachelor’s or higher)

Tools

CANalyzer

DiagnosticLink

VEPS/CEEA tools

Job description

Daimler Truck North America offers a summer internship with the DTSV Mechatronics Engineering Powertrain Integration team in Gaffney, SC. Interns gain hands-on experience supporting electrical and software systems for commercial vehicles, collaborating on controller development, software testing, wiring diagram updates, and feature validation.

You will work with industry-standard tools to explore the intersection of electrical engineering, software, and vehicle integration, with potential path